Payroll Specialist Job at BASIC/DEPT® (Manchester)

Payroll Specialist

BASIC/DEPT®

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

This role is at the center of our Holding team in London and Manchester. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, IT Support and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling. We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in UK and Ireland payroll processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax and statutory regulations. You will liaise with ADP and DEPT® employees to address and resolve any payroll-related issues.

Job Responsibility:

Process end-to-end payroll for UK, Ireland, and Australia including tax deductions, pension contributions, and other statutory requirements
Efficiently manage payroll operations using ADP Celergo, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflows
Liaise directly with ADP to resolve technical issues, implement system updates, and ensure payroll compliance
Maintain compliance with UK and Ireland payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, and P60 submissions
Proactively identify potential payroll issues and escalate them to the ADP team for timely resolution
Manage payroll adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and deductions, ensuring accuracy
Stay up-to-date with changes in UK and Ireland payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
Collaborate closely with People and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and provide payroll insights
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from People colleagues, leads, and employees
Facilitate audits by providing necessary payroll records and documentation to auditors

Requirements:

Extensive experience in payroll management, ideally within a global or international setting
Strong knowledge of UK payroll (Ireland payroll knowledge is a plus)
Proficiency in ADP Celergo is desirable, with experience managing payroll systems and compliance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with employees at all levels
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A collaborative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Available to start work in March 2026

What we offer:

A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location)
An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays)
Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents
Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations
Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events
Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance
Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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